Topic: Gale database

Gale Power Search

Search all of the following Gale databases at once, or select those you want to multi-search.

  • Discovering Collection
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
  • General OneFile
  • Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
  • Student Resource Center

Access thousands of magazine articles, primary documents, newspaper articles, academic journals, reference books, viewpoint articles, topic overviews, and multimedia resources.

Access Notes:
Use in libraries or online from home - HDL membership card needed for login patron ID

Biography Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Biographies (including New Zealanders), full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals.

Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as:

  • Birth and death year
  • Nationality
  • Ethnicity
  • Occupation or gender
  • Or a combination

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Books and Authors

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

A database for book lovers to enjoy and explore:

  • Books
  • Authors
  • Genres
  • Topics
  • Readalikes
  • Award winners
  • Librarian's favorites lists

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Discovering Collection

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

A comprehensive database aimed at primary and high school students. Interesting browsing for adults too! Covers:

  • Biographies ,
  • Literature,
  • History of U.S.A and the world, 
  • Science and technology
  • World cultures. 
  • Contains a multimedia gallery contains photos, maps, sound, video clips. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

General OneFile

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Access at your fingertips to thousands of full text news, articles and research.

These are sourced from a huge range of international newspapers, magazines and periodicals.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Health and Wellness Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Find up-to-date health information and research in full text magazines, journals, newspaper articles. 

Also includes the Alternative Medicine section.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply. Material contained in this Resource Centre is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be viewed as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

History Resource Centre : World

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

For history lovers of all ages, the History Resource Centre covers world history from the earliest times to the present. 

Great for homework questions.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Literature Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

For students, teachers, readers of all ages, book clubs, in fact anyone who loves literature.

Use the Literature Resource Centre to find information on authors and their works.

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

Search Opposing Viewpoints for information covering both sides of social issues.

Excellent if you are in a debate (formal or not) or for homework.  Not just for students though  - interesting for adults to browse. Easy to use too!

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

Student Resource Centre

Library Access

Public Access

Conditions:
Library card number required

A comprehensive reference source for senior high school and tertiary students. 

Subjects covered include geography, culture, history, literature, people, science and health. 

Access Notes:
Available in our libraries (no charge) or from home. Epic Database terms and conditions apply.

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